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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.83, 911.39 and 411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.83, 911.39 and 411.68 is: 567.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.83 : 911.39 = 411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.83/911.39 = 411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.83x = 911.39 × 411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.83x = 375,201.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,201.26/660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.78

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